Degas, Painter of Ballerinas

By: Susan Goldman Rubin

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Synopsis: Through Edgar Degas’s beloved paintings, drawings, and sculptures, Susan Goldman Rubin conveys the wonder and excitement of the ballet world. Degas is one of the most celebrated painters of the impressionist movement, and his ballerina paintings are among the most favorite of his fans. In his artwork, Degas captures every moment, from the relentless hours of practice to the glamour of appearing on stage, revealing a dancer’s journey from novice to prima ballerina. Observing young students, Degas drew their poses again and again, determined to achieve perfection. The book includes a brief biography of his entire life, endnotes, bibliography, where to see his paintings, and an index.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 40 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781683354734
Related ISBNs:: 9781419728433
Publisher:: ABRAMS, Inc.
Date of Addition:: 09/16/23
Copyrighted By:: Susan Goldman Rubin
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Children's Books, Entertainment, Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Biographies and Memoirs
Grade Levels:: Kindergarten, First grade, Second grade, Third grade, Fourth grade, Fifth grade, Sixth grade, Pre-Kindergarten
Reading Age:: 1–12
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.